Marcell Harris transfers from West Orange to Groveland South Lake

When one of the new South Lake kids, Marcell, was asked his last name at the Nike Football Training Camp on Sunday (April 17), the player mumbled what sounded like Harris on a windy Tallahassee intramural field on the campus of Florida State.

He had his head lowered and was packing up his gear, but when asked if he did indeed say Marcell Harris, the tall, lanky mystery man raised his head to reveal a grin that was almost childlike, as if his hand had been caught in the cookie jar.

Yes it was THAT Marcell Harris. Their had been rumors the talented Winter Garden West Orange strong safety was looking to transfer, but Groveland South Lake was not one of the most mentioned destinations.

“Hangin' with these guys is real funny. They always make me laugh,” Harris said Sunday when asked how he was fitting in with his new environs. “They keep me laughing every day. Even if you down, they make you laugh. Right when I got there, they showed the new kid around and helped me find classes and everything, so it was real good.”

Harris is one of the best safeties in the state, but recruiters might have to look a bit harder to find him at South Lake. It’s not like Harris sent out moving address cards or anything. His transfer was quite low-key.

“They will know it,” Harris said of the coaches. “They’ll know during the season.”

They’ll also find out when calling West Orange looking for information. Harris is the second starter/rising senior the Warriors have lost. Wide receiver Trey Griffey transferred to Dr. Phillips.

Harris said he has no college scholarship offers so far, but has been getting a lot of attention from Alabama and Louisville.

“Those are a couple of teams that have really been looking at me,” Harris said. “I’m just taking everything as it comes. It’s new to me, so everything that comes to me I just feel blessed.”